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The next title in SEGA’s Sonic the Hedgehog franchise will be exclusive to Nintendo’s Wii U home console and Nintendo 3DS portable system. Nintendo Global President Satoru Iwata announced the details of a new partnership with SEGA during a new Nintendo Direct video announcement today. Sonic Lost World is a new action platforming game, and more information about it will be announced before the E3 2013 video game trade show begins on June 11. Read the rest of this entry »

Mobile social video network Keek has announced that a new private messaging function has been added to its social video platform. Keek users can now chat instantly via video or text with up to 36 people at once. This new feature is currently available on the latest version of the Keek iPhone app and keek.com. Keek Private Messages can be sent worldwide at no charge. Users can add contacts to their private conversations via SMS, email or other networks, see online status, send messages to users offline and more. People can now also share keeks privately with other Keek users or groups. Read the rest of this entry »

Mobile security and risk management solutions provider Fixmo has announced the availability of Fixmo SharePlace, the first defense-grade data leakage prevention (DLP) solution enabling secure and compliant access to Microsoft SharePoint from Apple iOS and Android devices. Read the rest of this entry »

Nokia has announced the launch of Nokia Music in Canada, its highly-acclaimed free music streaming service. Nokia Music is exclusive to Nokia Lumia smartphones, providing consumers with a simple and delightful way to discover and enjoy music. There is no sign-up, no ads and no subscription, meaning users can dive right into Nokia Music’s catalogue of 18 million songs. Read the rest of this entry »

Markham’s new app provides instant mobile access to information on the City’s parks, recreation and library programs, waste collection programs and schedules, updates on major city projects, bikeway systems, culture and entertainment opportunities, our social media pages, and the City’s resident publication – Markham Life magazine. Additionally, the Apple application is enabled with emergency push notification capabilities. Read the rest of this entry »

Datatech SmartSoft, the Canadian-owned developer of postal software and address accuracy technology, has announced two major new solutions for the Canadian market, along with its new SmartSoft website. Frameworks Canada Mailers Edition is an expansion of their batch Address Accuracy software, frameworks Canada, which uses Point of Call data from Canada Post to validate postal addresses and generate Statements of Accuracy (SOAs). The new Mailers Edition adds Postal Presorting functionality, enabling mailers to claim Canada Post Incentive Mailing discount rates, whether they are using Incentive Lettermail, Addressed Admail or Publication Mail services. The SERP Recognized software produces all required postal reports and documentation, including the Statement of Mailing. Read the rest of this entry »

StreamClock Communications is pleased to announce the launch of a new website, StreamClock.com, to help viewers follow TV Shows on Twitter™ without risk of TV Spoilers. StreamClock.com is a free website that delays live Twitter comments about popular TV Shows 2 or 3 hours, so they sync up with broadcasts in the Mountain and Pacific Time Zones. This allows viewers out west to join in the fun of social TV without knowing the outcome in advance. Read the rest of this entry »

Windows 8 users looking for a dedicated and polished Facebook experience have a new alternative. nventive is pleased to announce the official launch of SocialNV, a Windows 8 Facebook client allowing users to browse the news feed with a fast and fluid interface, post comments, links, photos, tag friends and view notifications all from the same application. SocialNV leverages all the core Windows 8 features to offer the best Facebook experience on the platform. Read the rest of this entry »

tti, a Burnaby-based supplier of in-vehicle digital video surveillance technology for the trucking fleet industry, has unveiled a versatile onboard video surveillance and driver behavior modification system – the Buddy BX1500 Pro. Featuring HD Video, continuous capture, solid-state storage, passive GPS and a three-axis G-Force inertia sensor, the Buddy BX1500 Pro is the ideal safety and risk management solution for any fleet. Designed to provide fleet directors with increased visibility and control over fleet operations, the Buddy BX1500 Pro unique blend of powerful features reduce liability and promote safer and more efficient driver behaviour. Read the rest of this entry »

Restaurant point-of-sale (POS) software company aireus, previously ISISPOS, has just released its cutting-edge 360° CRM product. As restaurants look for innovative ways to develop their business in a highly competitive market, take-out and delivery services are becoming the fastest growing segment of restaurant sales. In fact, the National Restaurant Association reports that take-out and delivery now account for more than half of all restaurant sales. aireus’ new product has responded to this trend with the release of its online ordering module. The product is fully integrated into its existing iPad POS mobile product and will give hospitality providers a user-friendly way for their customers to place orders online. Read the rest of this entry »